Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people didn’t listen to advice and ignored warnings meant to help them. It’s like when a parent tells you not to touch a hot stove, but you do it anyway and get burned.

Proverbs 1:30: They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse states that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask, contrasting with the rejection of counsel in Proverbs 1:30.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages seeking and asking to receive, which contrasts with the refusal to heed counsel as depicted in Proverbs 1:30.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

Suggests that a wise man listens to counsel, contradicting those in Proverbs 1:30 who refuse it.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Psalm 32:8

God promises to instruct and guide, contrasting with Proverbs 1:30 where His counsel is rejected.

Psalm 32:8: I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. [guide...: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6

Encourages seeking the Lord while He may be found, in contrast to ignoring Him as seen in Proverbs 1:30.

Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
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